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    Paderetso (en. Straightforward)

    pah-de-re-tso

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Refers to a way of speaking or doing that is direct or uncomplicated.
    His answer to the teacher's question was more straightforward.
    Mas paderetso ang kanyang pagsagot sa tanong ng guro.
    Describes an action performed directly or without hesitation.
    His straightforward approach yielded quick results.
    Ang kanyang paderetso na diskarte ay nagbigay ng mabilis na resulta.

    Etymology

    A Tagalog word derived from 'derecho' which means straight.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak or act directly without beating around the bush.
    to speak or act straightforwardly.
    magpaderetso

    Related Words

    direct
    Refers to acting without deviation.
    diretso
    straight
    Means not being crooked or straight.
    tuwid

    Slang Meanings

    Straight to the point, without beating around the bush
    We should get straight to the point in the conversation, let's not beat around the bush.
    Dapat paderetso ang usapan, wag na tayong mang-oka-oka.
    Just go straight, no beating around the bush
    Where are you now? Just do as I said!
    Nasaan ka na? Paderetso na ng bilin ko sa'yo!
    No detours, a very straightforward path
    Just pass through here, and you go straight to the back.
    Dumaan ka lang dito, paderetso ka na sa likod.